Don't Let High Gas Prices Spoil Your Vacation
Tips for Enjoying Your Vacation While Watching Your Wallet
Shoes Made for Walking
Spend your vacation in a great walking destination with an easy public transportation system. Portland, Ore., Washington, D.C., and Key West, Fla., are examples of easy walking cities with user-friendly transportation systems. I just returned from Portland and for less than $5 a day, the TriMet (Portland's bus, streetcar and light rail system) took me anywhere I wanted, when I didn't want to walk. I didn't have to drive within the city, resulting in buying less gas for the rental car.
Eat for Free
Stay at accommodations offering complimentary breakfast. Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn are two of my favorite hotel brands. I always grab an extra piece of fruit or granola bar from the free breakfast bar to snack on during the day. This reduces my need to buy snacks later in the day. Bed and breakfast inns and guesthouses are great for this, too. I also like Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn because Internet access is free.
Think Locally
Everyone lives by something cool to do and explore. With high gas prices, check with your local convention and visitors bureau or chamber of commerce to learn more what's in your backyard then get out and explore! Or, check out surrounding communities within a hundred mile radius (or about a half a gas tank's drive). Thinking locally for your vacation is an effective way to battle high gas prices.
Utilize Resources
Don't let high gas prices prevent you from taking a vacation. With a bit of planning, the vacation you dream about can be yours.
Credit: Jennifer A. Huber
Copyright: Jennifer A. Huber
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Takeaways
- Nothing's going to prevent me from going on vacation, not even high gas prices.
- Spend a vacation in a great walking city like Portland, Ore., Washington, D.C. or Key West, Fla.
- Combat high gas prices by utilizing your resources when planning your vacation.
Did You Know?
"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment." Hilaire Belloc (Source: Gone Walkabout)
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